What are the benefits of behavioural change?

Having previously explored the meaning of ‘behavioural change’ and looked at ways of implementing it in the workforce, to conclude this latest series of blogs I’d like to demonstrate the benefits implementation can bring.

Workplace satisfaction

Sharing the same principles, ideals, and standards through behaviour change will lead to a better workplace environment with increased harmony and employee satisfaction.

This is essential for creativity, collaboration and staff retention.

A recent survey from international professional services network Deloitte revealed that only 49 percent of employees are satisfied with their jobs.

The impact of low job satisfaction goes beyond high turnover rates. Employees are a company's biggest asset. If their expectations aren’t met, they may lack the motivation needed to reach peak performance and excel in their roles.

Meanwhile, research from the University of Warwick shows happiness makes people more productive at work. Economists carried out a number of experiments to test the idea that happy employees work harder; and found happiness made people around 12% more productive.

Learning & development

Learning and Development (L&D) can literally change people’s lives - equipping employees with the tools for career progression.

Whilst everyone in the organisation should value L&D departments – as they supposedly exist to make everyone better at what they do -  uninspiring training programmes can impact negatively on their reputation.

Meanwhile, the very best learning tools will help you deliver training that combats disengagement and drives behaviour change. Once learner behaviour starts to change, colleagues’ attitudes will rapidly follow suit.

Being able to prove that your training impacts your organisation in a meaningful way will help you get stakeholder buy-in across the organisation.

Increased profits

Employees performing their tasks incorrectly can be costly to your company - taking up precious time and leading to a plethora of avoidable mistakes which damage company profits.

Meanwhile, a bad hire can be turned around with the intervention of behaviour change. Shifts in attitude, conduct, and performance can steer employees in the right direction.

This can lead to reduced mistakes, improved quality, happier customers, and overall greater profits.

If you need any support or guidance relating to behaviour change, then please don’t hesitate to contact me via Email: russell@theresiliencecoach.co.uk